Sniffies safety guide
Meeting people from any location-based app carries risk. These habits are used by experienced users to stay safer.
Before you meet
Chat long enough to feel confident, ask for a recent photo or a quick video call, and search their username if it's reused elsewhere.
Tell someone
Share where you're going and who you're meeting with a trusted friend, and set a check-in time.
Meet in public first
A café or bar lets you confirm the person matches their profile before going anywhere private.
Consent and boundaries
Agree on boundaries in advance and remember that anyone can change their mind at any time.
Sexual health
Regular testing, condoms and talking to a clinician about PrEP are common parts of looking after your health. Our sexual health page lists general resources.
If something goes wrong
Leave, get to a safe place and contact local emergency services if you're in danger. Report and block the profile on Sniffies.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to meet someone from Sniffies?
It can be, with precautions like verifying identity and meeting in public first.